Florida junior pass rusher Dante Fowler appears to be leaving Gainesville for the 2015 NFL Draft. He didn't make the declaration official, but posted this tweet Tuesday night:
“I came in with champ. I'm leaving with Him.”
Currently ranked as the No. 17 overall player in the 2015 class by NFLDraftScout.com, Fowler is projected to be one of the top pass rushers available next spring so the news isn't surprising. He has hinted all season that he was leaning towards entering the NFL Draft and the announcement Sunday that head coach Will Muschamp would step down at the end of the year likely helped Fowler make the decision now.
Fowler leads the Gators this season in tackles for loss (10), sacks (4.5) and quarterback hurries (15) and is currently second in total tackles (49). He is an energetic defender with above average get-off quickness and the athletic traits that make him a nuisance to block in space. Lined up as the Gators' “BUCK” linebacker this year, Fowler is best suited for a 3-4 base defense at the next level where he can disrupt the edge with his aggressive hands and explosive lower body. He has struggled against the run and needs to play more assignment sound, but the skill-set is exciting for the next level.
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Report: Lions RB Reggie Bush is out for Week 11
NFL Network's Ian Rapoport passes along the word that the Lions will be without running back Reggie Bush this afternoon in Arizona. Bush has been dealing with an ankle injury for the past month and re-aggravated it during last week's win over the Dolphins. He didn't practice at all this week, but Rapoport's source says Bush should return in Week 12.
As I mentioned last night, Theo Riddick is squarely on the PPR flex radar with Bush sidelined. The Cardinals present a very tough test to all running backs, but it's pretty easy to forecast Riddick for at least four or five receptions. Joique Bell should touch the ball upwards of 15 times, but he will probably leave his owners unsatisfied unless he finds the end zone. The Cardinals have allowed only five RB touchdowns this season.
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